CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
Follow these steps To join the PROMISE program
(FREE TUITION)
To receive the Promise Benefits, students must be a First-time college student (never have attempted units from any college), a High school graduate (or North Orange Continuing Education graduate), and Meet California residency requirements or eligible for a residency waiver (AB 540).
The North Orange Promise Fee Waiver covers two academic years (Fall to Spring).
1. Apply to Fullerton College
Apply to Fullerton College to receive your Fullerton College Banner ID and gain access to MyGateway.
Click here to apply to Fullerton College
Click the button below if you need assistance applying to Fullerton College.
Are you unsure of your Major or Career goals?
The SuperStrong Interest Assessment is a great tool to use when exploring careers and majors. It is helpful to complete before meeting with a counselor as the conversation revolves around your major choice.
You do not need your Fullerton College ID and do not have to meet with a counselor for this free assessment.
2. Complete the Fullerton College Online Orientation
Learn valuable things about Fullerton College and it’s services and how to receive assistance with your educational planning.
The orientation can be accessed by logging into MyGateway 
using your new Banner ID, click the “Fullerton” tab, click “New and Returning Students”, and then click “Fullerton College Orientation”.
Once you pass the quiz and the Orientation is complete, there will be check marks under each tab.
Please note that you must pass the quiz at the end of the orientation to satisfy this requirement.
Note: If you took or are going to take Counseling 140 you will be completing this step through that course
3. Have a Student Education Program Plan (SEPP)
Virtual counseling sessions will be offered for your school starting in April.
Please complete the following form: https://bit.ly/FCadvise to sign up for your counseling session.
Please complete the steps that are sent to your email prior to your counseling session.
4. Complete a Financial Aid Application
In order to qualify for the North Orange Promise, students must have a complete 2022/2023 financial aid application (FAFSA or CA Dream Act) on file with Fullerton College.
This includes any verification documents requested by the Fullerton College Financial Aid Office.
The 2022/2023 FAFSA and CA Dream Act are now available to submit!
This is a requirement for students who started Fullerton College during the Fall 2021 or Spring 2022 semesters
or
for students interested in starting at Fullerton College in Fall 2022!
After submitting a Financial Aid Application, the Financial Aid office may request additional information. Log in to the financial aid verification page linked below in order to complete further requirements after submitting a financial aid application.
For Financial Aid Assistance, join our Future Hornet Saturdays! https://bit.ly/futurehornet
5. Registration: Full-Time units (12* or more!)
Students are required to enroll in 12* or more units to qualify for the North Orange Promise. When you meet with a counselor, they will recommend how many units to take each semester.
Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA and complete 67% of the units attempted each semester.
* If receiving DSS (Disability Support Services), you may be able to enroll in less than 12 units. Please check in with a DSS counselor.
* CE students who do not start the semester with all 12 units, but accumulate 12+ units throughout the semester are eligible.
6. Sign the Promise Agreement!
Sign the Promise agreement to officially become a Promise Student at Fullerton College!
The Promise Agreement will be available for students to sign starting this April 2022. Please check your email for updates from the Promise Team.
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Sign the Promise agreement to officially become a Promise Student at Fullerton College!
The Promise Agreement will be available for students to sign starting this April 2022. Please check your email for updates from the Promise Team.